Vêrgenoeg

"the ultimate escape"

Deep in the Great Karoo at the foot of the untouched Witteberg
you will find Vêrgenoeg "the ultimate escape"

Experience the Karoo like few people will ever do.
Blue skies and starry nights as far as the eye can see.

Explore the secrets of the "dorsland", like the abundance and variety of:

bird life - 125 species identified to date. Climb the mountain and see the rare Orange Breasted Sunbird

animal life - encounter the nocturnal lynx and ant-eater and other seldom-seen animals on a night drive

plant life - come see the beautiful plant Senecio haworthii (tonteldoosbos) which is considered threatened in its native habitat. We might not have the abundance of Namakwaland's flowers, but our variety is absolutely astonishing.

Take on the rhythm of creation while on a hike

(guided or on your own),
feel the silence and peace that only Vêrgenoeg can offer you.

For those that really want to step out of the rat race, there are two self-catering thatched chalets built against a hillside overlooking the Great Karoo, each uniquely designed to accommodate just 2 people.

Cool off from the Karoo heat in the swimming pool and let your eyes sweep over the amazing view.

Or snuggle down before the fireplace for a long romantic winter evening.

Then drift off to sleep in a queen-size bed in the deep Karoo quiet, glimpsing the stars through your window.

The bathroom has a shower and we provide all linen and towels. Please bring your own towels for drying off after swimming.

The kitchen is completely fitted for self-catering.

Situated between Prince Albert & Laingsburg
See map for more details.

GPS: 33˚ 14΄ 36. 59˝ S 21˚ 27΄ 41. 08˝ E

Please note .... pets and the use of tobacco products are not allowed

in the chalets.

R500 per chalet per night

For bookings and directions please contact:

Sprankeltjie 083 564 5510

or

Karooklong: 082 853 0508

fax: 086 616 3948\

Notes from our visitors' book...

Probably one of our "finds" of the decade. Spectacular view, unbelievable flora and hosts that fired us up with enthusiasm. The place even got the teenagers to say "wow"

Pete Reinders, Prince Albert

WAAR?

Waar skyn die son heeldag op klip en plant?

Waar kruip die skadu’s agter elks heiningpaal weg?

Waar rys hittegolwe bo vlakte en rand?

Op die plaas van warm liefde op Vêrgenoeg.

Waar waai die wind vroegaand Suid?

Waar sweef die witkruis hoog bo die Witteberge?

Waar gorrel die grootstreepswael sy vreugde uit?

Hoog in die lug bokant die plaas Vêrgenoeg.

Waar draai die windpomp lewenswater boontoe?

Waar sing die paddatjies vir almal wat wil hoor?

Waar roep die poele elke kelkiewyn soontoe?

Daar by die dam anderkant die hek op Vêrgenoeg.

Waar roep die bergpatrys die aand se nag nader?

Waar dwaal die naggees as die gevlekteooruil skree?

Waar kom miljoene sterre saam vergader?

Aan die naghemelkoepel daar op Vêrgenoeg.

Waar blom die vygies en die plakkies saam?

Waar pluk die karoolangstertjie kapokbos donsies af?

Waar hang mooiblompleisterbos se gesiggies skaam?

Op ‘n karooplaas met die naam Vêrgenoeg.

Waar staan ‘n drievlak tuiste teen die berg?

Waar slinger twee betonspore van onder tot bo?

Waar hou die lapa oor die swembadjie wag?

Reg bokant twee chalets op Vergenoeg.

Waar sprankel die gasvryheid van ‘n plaasvrou?

Waar werk ‘n karooklong in die hete son?

Waar bly Wilna en Michael Muller nou?

In die hart van ‘n karooplaas op Vêrgenoeg.

André Joubert, uit dankbaarheid geskryf na ‘n wonderlike naweek by twee baie spesiale mense! Baie dankie vir al julle ruimhartigheid en liefde.

Ursula Seeligers said the following poem was what immediately came to mind when she first visited the farm:

Ein Gleiches JW von Goethe

Über allen Gipfeln

Ist Ruh,

In allen Wipfeln

Spürest du

Kaum einen Hauch;

Die Vögelein schweigen im Walde.

Warte nur, balde

Ruhest du auch.

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